Walk-In Hours

Need assistance with a resume, cover letter, or have quick questions? Stop by during our walk-in hours!

Hours

·      We offer 15-minute walk-in appointments Monday-Friday from 2-4 PM for quick resume critiques, on-the-spot job search advice, and an overview of services.

·      Please bring a hard copy of your resume and/or cover letter for review, upload the document to UMBCworks or have it accessible using the Internet so you can print the document at our office. Walk-in appointments are taken in our main office, Math/Psych 212, on a first-come, first-served basis with the last walk-in taken at 3:45PM.

·      We also offer assistance with resumes, cover letters, and quick questions in The Writing Center on the first floor of the Albin O. Kuhn Library on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM.

·      If you are not available during these hours, you can schedule an appointment: online using UMBCworks, call our office (410-455-2216), or stop by our office (Math/Psyc 212)

The Resume: Your 15-Second Chance to an Interview

·      If you are applying for internships or jobs, you will need a well crafted resume. Carefully crafted resumes are your key to obtaining invitations to interviews. Resumes should be tailored to the positions for which you are applying.

·      Employers use resumes to judge qualifications and skills as they relate to the available position.

·      A resume can be considered a brief commercial. The goal of a resume is to convince the reader to invest in what you have to offer.

·      Parts of a Resume: Contact Information, Objective, Education, Course Projects, Work Experience, Special Skills and Training, Professional Memberships, Publications, Presentations, Activities, Military History, Honors/Awards, Travel/Study Abroad Interests

For samples and more information:

View Pages 10-17 of the Career Development Guide: http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/guide.pdf

and http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/resume/. 

Additional samples can also be found on our Career Paths website (http://www.umbc.edu/careerpath/)

Cover Letters

·      A cover letter is required whenever you are not present to personally introduce your resume, unless the employer specifically states that they do not want cover letters.

·      Employers want to see how you are able to communicate through the written word and this is your first opportunity to show them your abilities and to make the best first impression possible.

·      The cover letter provides you with the opportunity to introduce yourself, express your interest in a position, offer extra, and show your personality.

·      Parts of a Cover Letter: Why You’re Writing, Why Hire Me, Next Steps

For samples and more information:

View pages 21-22 of the Career Development Guide: http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/guide.pdf

http://my.umbc.edu/groups/careers/news/42276

http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/coverletter/ 

If you need help with getting ready for your job search, don’t hesitate. Stop by Career Services today. We’d love to see you there.

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Name: Robert Curland

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Sheppard Pratt

Major(s)/Minor(s): Psychology

Expected Graduation Year: 2015

Briefly describe your internship, co-op, research, or service-learning opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

I spent time on three units, Psychotic Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Crisis Stabilization. On each unit I would talk with patients, help in therapeutic groups, assist on staff-escorted walks, sit in on rounds, and other things that involved patient interactions. I was also fortunate enough to have one on one time with multiple psychiatrists that would show me how they spent each day as well as recommend me some literature to read regarding mental illness.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

I have enjoyed the sheer amount of opportunities Sheppard Pratt has given me. I was fortunate enough to sit in on electroconvulsive therapy(ECT), talk to patients from all walks of life, and get to know staff that truly care about their patients and enjoy what they do. Many individuals have a stigma towards people with mental illness, however spending time with patients each week shows you that some people that could come into the hospital with a mental illness that you wouldn't even expect.

What have you gained from your experience that you could not have gained from another opportunity?

I have gained connections to a wonderful group of people that could not be found anywhere else. Sheppard Pratt has also been ranked one of the best mental health programs in the nation, giving me the opportunity to see some of the best at work.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

I would recommend to keep trying until you find something you like. Make plenty of phone calls, set up as many interviews as you can, and don't be afraid to start as a volunteer to get your foot in the door.

How do you see your experience as meaningful? This might involve skills you’ve gained, information you’ve learned, mentors you’ve connected with, or projects you’ve completed.

This experience was meaningful as it let me realize that working with mental illness is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I learned how to interact with patients, how much effort goes into the day-to-day running of a unit, and what it takes to work in a psychiatric hospital. During my time at Sheppard Pratt I was lucky enough to meet multiple psychiatrist that were kind enough to spend time talking with me about psychology and their work instead of just dismissing me as a lowly student.

Please provide a short quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / the internship placement process.

Getting to know the patients and hearing what brought them in, and seeing them recover and be given a second chance was what I liked most about internship.